A MAN who murdered a Co. Antrim guesthouse owner after stabbing him more than 50 times has been told he must serve at least 20 years in prison. Michael Lenaghan was handed the minimum term on Friday, having been sentenced to life last November after admitting to the murder of 67-year-old Inayat Shah. "Michael Lenaghan's actions were horrific and savage. This was an unprovoked … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to minimum of 20 years for ‘horrific and savage’ murder of Co. Antrim guesthouse owner
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‘An inspiration to us all’ President Higgins pays tribute following death of brave Saoírse Ruane
THE President of Ireland has led the tributes following the death of a young Irish girl who bravely battled a rare form of cancer. Saoírse Ruane captured the hearts of the nation when she appeared on Ireland’s Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Then aged eight, the young girl from Kiltullagh in Co. Galway bravely spoke about her diagnosis with a rare form of cancer - an osteosarcoma … [Read more...] about ‘An inspiration to us all’ President Higgins pays tribute following death of brave Saoírse Ruane
Man wanted for drugs offences in southern Ireland arrested in Belfast
A MAN who was due to stand trial for drugs offences in southern Ireland has been arrested in Belfast. The 59-year-old was wanted for offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit located him in Belfast yesterday. He was arrested and is due to be brought before an extradition court in … [Read more...] about Man wanted for drugs offences in southern Ireland arrested in Belfast
Irish girl who captured hearts of nation in Late Late Toy Show appearance dies, aged 12
THE ‘heartbroken’ parents of a young girl who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show have confirmed her death, aged 12. Saoírse Ruane starred in the show in 2020, where she shared her battle with cancer with then host Ryan Tubridy and thousands of viewers across Ireland and further afield. Then aged eight, the Galway native spoke eloquently about being diagnosed with a rare form of … [Read more...] about Irish girl who captured hearts of nation in Late Late Toy Show appearance dies, aged 12
British-Irish relationship is ‘important and consequential’ says Ireland’s finance minister on trip to London
IRELAND’S finance minister has begun a three-day trip to London to promote business and trade between the nations. Finance Minister Michael McGrath, who arrived in the capital yesterday, will meet with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey and the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainell. The programme, which was drawn up in partnership with the Embassy of … [Read more...] about British-Irish relationship is ‘important and consequential’ says Ireland’s finance minister on trip to London